Laying the Foundation for Eating and Speaking
By Alexa Trolley-Hanson As an early intervention and feeding specialist, I am often asked, “How do I help my child develop the skills needed to eat and to speak?” Both…
Emma shares her experience after her hearing loss diagnosis.
Childhood Hearing Loss
By Amy Cranage It was a gray October afternoon when our daughter, Emma, was a freshman in high school. Recently, she had been especially quiet; there had been some bumps…
Teaching Manners
By Rosanna Dude The approaching holiday season is an ideal opportunity to emphasize manners, thoughtfulness, respect and gratitude. This time of year is full of large family get-togethers, gift exchanges…
Health: Vision testing for kids
By Janet Correia When your child enters a room, does he bang into the chair or trip on the toys on the floor? Does he spill his milk because he…
Toddler Tantrums
What to do when you want to cry, too By Andi Diehn About six years ago I found myself in the constant company of a 2 year old with strong…
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
By Janet Correia School has started and your little one is off to kindergarten. You’ve bought a new backpack, lunch box and wardrobe, but is your little one really ready…
Choosing a Ballet School
Here are 5 tips to help you find the right fit for your child By Deb German Your young daughter is begging for ballet lessons, but when you investigate local…
Potty Training
By Rosanna Dude Toilet training is unique for every family, and for every child within a family. If you’re worried about toilet training before the start of preschool this fall,…
Is Your Home Safe for Children?
By Victoria Davis You want to be an ace parent and provide a clean home for your children. You use cleaning products that promise all kinds of benefits, such as…
Temper Tantrums
Why are they happening — and how to deal with them when they do. By Dr. Sachi Horback Any parent of young children will relate to this experience: My family…